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14 June

Perimeter Institute: The Truth is in the Stars: a panel on science and creativity (WEBCAST)

Does our society have the capacity to live up to Star Trek’s optimistic, inclusive vision for humanity’s future?
12 June

Annette Street Library: Finding Your Place in Space and Time

Learn about the upcoming launch of the James Webb Space Telescope that will help reveal our cosmic origins. Join Professor Roberto Abraham on a cosmic journey to learn about how the latest discoveries in astrophysics help to place your existence in a cosmic context. JWST is an international collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
11 June

AstroNuts: Sixth Annual "What's Up in Space?" Camp & STEM Contest

It's AstroNuts' annual kids' space club fundraiser!
10 June

Rouge Valley Conservation Centre: Astronomy Night Hike

Take a look through a telescope and learn about the stars and galaxies that are high above.
9 June

Hamilton Amateur Astronomers: The Top 10 Most Influential People in Space History

Join Kevin Salwach as he counts down his list of the 10 Most Influential People in space history – the scientists, engineers, politicians, and of course the astronauts themselves, whose efforts have resulted in the success of humanity’s journey from home to explore the cosmos.
9 June
7 June

City Star Party (GO for Wednesday)

Hover above the moon like an astronaut and get eye-to-eye with the planets. Find colourful stars, star clusters, bright nebulae and even another galaxy. Our monthly City Star Party is the place to catch universe from within the city limits at Bayview Village Park. If you don't have a telescope then you will find many astronomers who would love to share a view. If you are thinking of buying a telescope, viewing with other people's equipment is the best way to make a good choice. If you have a telescope or binoculars, please bring it!
6 June

RASC Mississauga: Astronomy Evening at Riverwood

Explore the universe with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Telescopes will be set up to give you amazing views of our Moon, the planets and more!
5 June

UTM: We, Together: Integrative Science and Two-Eyed Seeing

Prof. Cheryl Bartlett was co-developer of "Integrative Science" and of "Two-Eyed Seeing," and was one of the organizers of International Year of Astronomy in Canada. In this sesquicentennial year, when Aboriginal culture and education require our attention, her work is of special interest.
3 June

Solar System Social: Asteroids, Beer & Meteorites

Solar System Social is a space-themed speaker series that brings exciting ideas and research from the field of planetary science to the general public in form of short, informative, and interesting talks that last about 15 minutes each. This event focuses on asteroids and meteorites.
3 June

Solar Observing (GO for Saturday)

Join us at the Ontario Science Centre for our monthly Solar Observing on the TELUSCAPE observing pad. This is the area in front of the Science Centre's entrance. We use specialized telescopes that are safe to aim at the Sun. Check our home page on the Friday prior for go/no-go calls as this event is weather dependent.
2 June

Millennium Square Stargazing Night (GO for Friday)

Everyone is invited to join us and Durham Skies on June 2 for stargazing at the edge of Lake Ontario. Take a free look through different kinds of telescopes to get close-up views of craters on the Moon and spectacular Jupiter! Learn the names of the stars of spring and the constellation patterns they form. Peer deep into space and try your hand at spotting faint star clusters and nebulae. You can even bring your own telescope along and we'll give you advice on how to use it better.